The Hub of Connection:
Networks Work Behind the Scenes to make
Connections
More than likely, if you are reading ConnectorSupplier.com,
you are using a network. In fact, the majority of us spend a
great deal of time using one or more networks every day. We
communicate with co-workers and friends, share files, check
inventory, surf the Internet, and download drawings and
specifications. With what, who, and how are we making these
connections?more
Trimming
the Wings on Mil/Aero
Is the military/aerospace market flying high? Or, ready to
crash? The U.S. election and rising fuel costs are having a
major impact on this industry. Here’s a perspective into the
different segments of this market. more
Freedom Faxing A
chance meeting inspires a retrospective look at how a very
simple machine can bring about massive change. What could happen
in today’s world?
I was in New
York in the mid-1980s, taking taxis to various meetings, when I
met Boris. A big, rather serious, gruff-voiced New York City
taxi driver, Boris appeared to be in his late fifties and spoke
with an accent that was clearly Russian. We struck up a
conversation covering a number of subjects; the recent weather
in New York, what it is like driving a taxi in New York traffic,
normal things like that. Then Boris began to talk about Russia
and his memories of living in a communist, totalitarian state.
Boris began to predict the demise of communism in Russia. He
theorized that a totalitarian state could continue to exist only
as long as the State controlled the information that was
available to the population. more
Top 10 Trends: Systems-in-Package
The ultimate future system is a single or few-chip package that
communicates wirelessly with other systems. But this needs a
human interface and possibly mechatronics capabilities. Perhaps
that is where many future connector products will reside—unless,
of course, wireless technologies eliminate I/O connectors too.
more
Supplementary
Tests, or, Oh yeah, I need this too! The
supplementary tests in EIA 364D Test Group 5 run the gamut from
plating porosity, cable clamp and shell testing, environmental
testing of sealed connectors, crimped connection testing, and
more. In some cases, supplemental tests are destructive. Dr. Bob
gives you the specifics.
more
Hirose: Creative
Links to World Electronics
Hirose’s corporate philosophy evolved from the concept of
viewing itself as small and modest. Today, however, it’s one of
the largest connector companies in the world, yet the company
maintains its commitment to responding to customer needs. more
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● Amphenol
Announces Succession Plan more
● Avnet
Electronics Marketing Receives Amphenol Award more
● Celestica
Honors Samtec at Supplier Awards Programmore
● Power
& Signal Group President Announces Retirementmore
● 3M
Electronic Solutions and Arrow Sign Global Distribution
Agreementmore
● Allied
Electronics Named Distributor of the Year by Abbatronmore
● HARTING
Electric Management Change in Espelkampmore
● Newark
Announces Judges for the 2008 Live EDGE Competition
more
● Brush
Wellman Appoints Mark Comerford President of Alloy Productsmore
● Sager
Electronics Expands its Distribution Network
more
● IPC
Brussels’ RoHS Meeting Identifies Concerns with Öko-Institut
Studymore
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Samtec's Flex Circuit Jumpers for Mid-Speed Applications
more
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Hypertronics' High-Density, Low-Profile, Hi-Rel Mezzanine
Connectors more
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Souriau Plane/Pylon/Mission Interface = Jettisonable 38999
Connector more
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Tyco Electronics' Z-PACK TinMan Products Expand with 6-Pair
Module more
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Molex Expands its BradConnectivity™
mPm®
Valve Connectors more
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Yamaichi 2-in-1 Multi-card Connector for
µSD
and SIM more
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HARTING Field Terminate Panel Feed-Thru M12 for Individual
Assembly more
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Weidmuller's FieldPower Universal Solution for Power
Distribution more
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ITT Develops High-Temp Connectors for Transportation
Applications more
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Phoenix Contact's Push-Pull Plug Connectors Provide IP67
Protection more
The
International Wire and Cable Symposium (IWCS) will host its 57th
Annual Conference in Providence, RI, November 9-12, 2008, at the
Rhode Island Convention Center. During the 2008 Conference, IWCS
will launch a cooperative effort with the International
Institute for Connector and Interconnect Technology (IICIT) to
provide a broader, solutions-based program for attendees.
Several papers on connector and interconnect technology will be
included at the Symposium in a special track open to all
attendees.
IWCS Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to
provide a forum for the exchange of information among suppliers,
manufacturers, and users on advancements in materials,
processes, and products for transmission systems of voice, data,
video signal, and electrical current. The IWCS/Focus™ Conference
is organized by the IWCS, and it contains four major components:
an Executive Forum, the IWCS™ Technical Symposium, a Suppliers
Exhibition, and Professional Development Courses. Held annually,
it is the world’s premiere venue for the presentation of new and
original wire and cable technologies and trends related to
designing, manufacturing, processing, and using products in the
communications, data, electronics, power, industrial,
automotive/aerospace, and specialty wire and cable segments.
For more information, visit
www.iwcs.org or call +1 732.389.0990.
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